Crossword answer
OPTIONAL
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 18, 2026
Letter pattern
OPTIONAL
Clues that lead to OPTIONAL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Not compulsory8The IndependentJul 18, 2026
Discretionary8Evening StandardJul 6, 2026
Left to you8NewsdayMay 3, 2025
Voluntary? Best working for money8The IndependentDec 9, 2024
Not required8Eugene ShefferDec 2, 2024
Free oil on tap is not compulsory8The IndependentApr 17, 2024
About OPTIONAL in crosswords
OPTIONAL is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Not compulsory” in the The Independent crossword on July 18, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
SPEEDSUPExpedites
STANDPATMake no moves
SIDECARSMotorcycle attachments
RESIGNEDCalmly submissive
SOUNDERSSeattle pro soccer team
DISGUISETrench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
HOTCAKESBig sellers
UNSPOKENTacit
JAUNDICEPrejudice (8)
SEAOTTERMarine mammal
HOMEBREWSelf-made booze (4-4)
SOMBREROBroad-brimmed Mexican hat (8)
DAREIASK"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
STEADIEDMade firm second date arranged with bombshell
Every appearance of OPTIONAL (8)
Click to expand · newest first
Jul 18, 2026
Not compulsory · The Independent · 8 Across
Jul 6, 2026
Discretionary · Evening Standard · 7 Across
May 3, 2025
Left to you · Newsday · Across
Dec 9, 2024
Voluntary? Best working for money · The Independent · 18 Down
Dec 2, 2024
Not required · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Across
Apr 17, 2024
Free oil on tap is not compulsory · The Independent · 17 Across
Oct 31, 2022
Not compulsory · Evening Standard · 7 Across
May 20, 2021
Discretionary · Evening Standard · 7 Across